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Job overview
Consensus is hiring a Full Stack Engineer. Consensus builds an operating system for research, offering an AI‑powered search engine that helps millions of students, researchers, and doctors analyze scientific papers faster. The company seeks a Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and maintain its platform, emphasizing high‑velocity delivery, ownership, and a mission‑driven focus on science and education.
Key focus areas include Ship end-to-end improvements like RAG/search features, agentic research flows, team/org collaboration, personalization/recommendations, internal tools, and new products., Identify issues, fix bugs, and iterate quickly in response to user feedback, data, and changing product/business priorities., and Keep the codebase clean, reliable, and scalable while collaborating with a small, high-ownership team..
Successful candidates bring 4+ Years Full-Stack Engineering Experience. Important skills include Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, PostgreSQL, and Auth Tools. Preferred (not required): Teaching.
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About Consensus:
Consensus is building the OS for research. Today, our academic search engine helps 8 million students, researchers, and doctors analyze scientific papers and complete literature reviews 10x faster.
Our Series A was led by USV, with major participation from top AI investors, including Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross. Consensus has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Nature, and a16z as one of today’s most exciting and important AI startups.
Our mission is to empower the world to understand, create, and apply good science. Help us build the future of research.
Role: Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and maintain our AI-powered research platform.
Responsibilities:
- Ship end-to-end improvements like RAG/search features, agentic research flows, team/org collaboration, personalization/recommendations, internal tools, and new products.
- Identify issues, fix bugs, and iterate quickly in response to user feedback, data, and changing product/business priorities.
- Keep the codebase clean, reliable, and scalable while collaborating with a small, high-ownership team.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of full-stack engineering experience (ideally in startups or other fast-paced environments)
- Deep experience with Next.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, Python, Postgres, and common SaaS tools (auth, payments, analytics).
- Track record of high-velocity delivery and ownership with minimal direction
- Sharp prioritization and focus on the high-leverage problems without overengineering
- Interest in the product and mission: science, research, education
Compensation:
- $170-$240k cash
- Competitive Series A equity
Final offers are determined by multiple factors and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Unlimited access to AI tools and tokens
- Wellness stipend
- Home office stipend
To apply, please email your resume to [email protected] along with a 2-minute screen recording walking through your best project, or the project most relevant to this role, including what you built, your specific contribution, and why it is relevant.
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